Terrie Leigh Relf

I've been reading since I was five years old. That said, I wish I'd kept track of each and every book I've read, as the titles often elude me. There are so many books on my "favorites" list and for a variety of reasons. I view each book I read as a unique experience - and opportunity - to have an adventure into the mind (and world) of the author.

At the top of my list is Arthur C. Clarke's work. Childhood's End stands out for me, primarily due to its "utopian" promises and the disturbing reality of transformation. Secondly, anything by Ray Bradbury. The Martian Chronicles were mesmerizing and I remember being fascinated by the altered states of consciousness aspect. I originally read Fahrenheit 451 in German class, and while it was a different read than the English version, it made a profound effect on me in terms of free speech, independent thinking, and so forth. Fourthly, anything by Kurt Vonnegut, such as Slaughterhouse-Five (which I also originally read in German). Vonnegut et al expanded my universe and thinking. Fifthly, I would have to say that Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams as I was fixated on learning the meaning to life!

The above books definitely shaped my interest and dedication to the science and speculative fiction genre. There are current ones I've read as well that have made a major impact on me as well, such as Limbus, Inc., Book I, edited by Jonathan Maberry and Brett J. Talley, and Limbus, Inc. Book II, edited by Jonathan Maberry and Joe R. Lansdale.

I have a Kindle ap for my Mac, which works fine. I borrowed a friend's Kindle once, and plan to get one at some point.